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Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

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Course Objectives

  • Design and troubleshoot hierarchical network architectures including access, distribution, and core layers.

  • Implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), and network redundancy (HSRP, VRRP).

  • Configure NAT, overlay technologies (VRF, GRE, VPN, LISP), and wireless networks with centralized WLC management.

  • Secure network devices using AAA, ACLs, RBAC, and Cisco IOS security best practices.

  • Apply network automation and programmability using Python, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and Cisco DNA Center APIs.

  • Monitor and troubleshoot enterprise networks using tools like SNMP, NetFlow, IP SLAs, and Cisco Embedded Event Manager.

Course Outline

  1. Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture

  2. Cisco Switching Paths

  3. Campus LAN Connectivity & Redundant Topologies

  4. Layer 2 Port Aggregation (EtherChannel)

  5. Routing Protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, OSPFv3, EBGP

  6. Network Redundancy (HSRP, VRRP)

  7. NAT Implementation

  8. Virtualization and Overlay Technologies (VRF, GRE, VPN, LISP)

  9. Wireless Principles, Deployment, Roaming, and AP Operation

  10. Wireless Client Authentication and Troubleshooting

  11. Multicast Protocols & QoS Fundamentals

  12. Network Services and Analysis Tools (NetFlow, IP SLA, Syslog)

  13. Infrastructure Security & Secure Access Control

  14. Cisco DNA Center Automation & Assurance

  15. Cisco SD-Access & SD-WAN Solutions

  16. Python Basics, Network Programmability, and APIs

Lab Outline

  • Investigate CAM and Cisco Express Forwarding

  • VLAN, Trunk, and Spanning Tree Troubleshooting & Configuration

  • EtherChannel, OSPF, EBGP, HSRP, VRRP Implementation

  • NAT, VRF, GRE, and VTI Tunnels Configuration

  • Wireless Client Authentication and Troubleshooting

  • Syslog, NetFlow, IP SLA, and Cisco EEM Configuration

  • ACLs, Control Plane Policing, and AAA Implementation

  • Python Scripting for Network Automation

  • NETCONF/RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE

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